Strawberry lemon scones are a delicious and refreshing breakfast or snack. The sweet and tangy combination of strawberries and lemon is a perfect match for the buttery, flaky texture of scones. This recipe is easy to follow and can be made in under an hour.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the strawberries.
- Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips
Use cold butter
Cold butter will help create a flaky texture in the scones.
Don’t over mix
Over mixing the dough can result in tough scones.
Add-ins
For a fun twist, add other ingredients to your scones, such as chopped nuts or dried fruit.
Serve warm
Scones are best enjoyed warm with butter and jam.
Nutritional Benefits
Carbohydrates
Scones are a good source of carbohydrates, which provide energy for the body.
Vitamin C
Strawberries and lemon are rich in vitamin C, which is essential for immune health.
Fibre
The whole wheat flour used in scones provides fibre, which aids in digestion.